GDT: Quarterfinal • Feb. 19 • United States vs. Czech Republic • Part I

[Systemfel]

2014 Olympic Games
Quarterfinal

February 19
Noon ET • 18:00 CET • 21:00 MSK

United States
Projected lineup.

Left Wing​

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Center​

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Right Wing​

9 Zach Parise

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17 Ryan Kesler​

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88 Patrick Kane​

| -

21 James van Riemsdyk​

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8 Joe Pavelski​

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81 Phil Kessel​

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23 Dustin Brown

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42 David Backes​

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24 Ryan Callahan​

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67 Max Pacioretty​

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26 Paul Stastny​

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74 T.J. Oshie​

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-​

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-​

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28 Blake Wheeler​

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Left Defense​

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Right Defense​

20 Ryan Suter

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27 Ryan McDonagh​

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44 Brooks Orpik​

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7 Paul Martin​

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3 Cam Fowler​

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22 Kevin Shattenkirk​

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-​

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4 John Carlson​

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Starter​

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Backup​

32 Jonathan Quick​

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39 Ryan Miller​

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Scratched​

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Reason​

F 12 Derek Stepan​

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Healthy​

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D 72 Justin Faulk​

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Healthy​

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G 35 Jimmy Howard​

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Healthy​

| -

Czech Republic
Projected lineup.

Left Wing​

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Center​

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Right Wing​

10 Roman Červenka​

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14 Tomáš Plekanec

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68 Jaromír Jágr

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9 Milan Michálek​

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46 David Krejčí​

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83 Aleš Hemský​

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91 Martin Erat​

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26 Patrik Eliáš

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89 Jakub Voráček​

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67 Michael Frolík​

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11 Martin Hanzal​

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93 Petr Nedvěd​

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12 Jiří Novotný​

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-​

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Left Defense​

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Right Defense​

5 Ladislav Šmíd​

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2 Marek Židlický​

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7 Tomáš Kaberle​

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23 Zbyněk Michálek​

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3 Radko Gudas​

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32 Michal Rozsíval​

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25 Lukáš Krajíček​

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-​

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Starter​

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Backup​

31 Ondřej Pavelec​

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53 Alexander Salák​

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Scratched​

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Reason​

F 18 Ondřej Palát​

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Flu​

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D 8 Michal Barinka​

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Healthy​

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G 1 Jakub Kovář​

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Healthy​

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Officials​

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Referee​

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Konstantin Olenin | -

Referee​

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Kevin Pollock | -

Linesman​

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Derek Amell | -

Linesman​

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Ivan Dedioulia | -

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[Babula]

first. I believe that Elias is ready for Qf

 

[BoHorvatFan]

well i bet a lot of money on this game so today I am an American. USA USA USA USA USA, gonna eat some apple pie and cheer for Murica. I love you Kesler!

 

[GPF]

9 Zach Parise

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42 David Backes​

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24 Ryan Callahan​

23 Dustin Brown

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17 Ryan Kesler​

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88 Patrick Kane​

some hopefully reliable sources say we will see Parise and Brown swapped

 

[Rob]

US has to be a heavy favorite considering the way both teams have played so far.

 

[jbean]

I think the Czechs have a chance, if Pavalec (or whoever starts) plays a decent game then it should be a fairly tight game. The Czechs fell apart because of bad goaltending in their first game against Sweden. I see this game as a Winnipeg Jets vs. Chicago Blackhawks type game. 70% chance the Americans win, 30% chance the less deep but still talented Czechs win. Hoping Hemsky has a big game, and lookout for Jagr who doesn't want this to be his last Olympic game.

 

[damicius]

I think the Czechs have a chance, if Pavalec (or whoever starts) plays a decent game then it should be a fairly tight game. The Czechs fell apart because of bad goaltending in their first game against Sweden. I see this game as a Winnipeg Jets vs. Chicago Blackhawks type game. 70% chance the Americans win, 30% chance the less deep but still talented Czechs win. Hoping Hemsky has a big game, and lookout for Jagr who doesn't want this to be his last Olympic game.

30% sounds realistic, even the online gambling companies have 2,9-3,3:1 for Czech to go to semifinals.

Pavelec will start and his performance will be crucial for the result.

 

[drewstar]

From what I've read, wouldnt the usa's 2 scoring lines be...

kessel-pavelski-JVR
parise-kesler-kane

 

[Old Man Jags]

If the Americans score early, it might turn into a massacre, like the 7-1 against Slovakia. If we manage to keep it scoreless for a while or even go 1-0 up, it may become an interesting game. The US are massive favourites, but favourites don't always win.

 

[frostyflo]

I think the US domination tour continues.
from what I've seen from both teams the only chance CZE has is when they can capitalize on Browns stupidity.

 

[sajmae]

Bring back Hašek

 

[HanSolo]

Poor Justin Faulk

 

[BaileyMacTavish]

Faulk's scratched again?

 

[HanSolo]

Looks like it. I'll check.

 

[BlueDream]

Assuming the U.S. wins this, would their game on Friday likely be at noon eastern again?

 

[Doshell Propivo]

Assuming the U.S. wins this, would their game on Friday likely be at noon eastern again?

The winner of this game plays the winner of Canada-Latvia Friday at Noon.

 

[GPF]

Poor Justin Faulk

And pretty surprising to me. Everything I heard/read coming out of Bylsma's mouth regarding Faulk sounded like a man crush, at least hockey man crush. And then he doesn't even play him as 7th vs Slovenia.

Well maybe he wants to keep him healthy and trade for him or something

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

It's disappointing Faulk doesn't get to play.

As far as the game goes though, I'm pretty confident. Bylsma continues to ice a great forward group but a bizarre defence. Hopefully we can jump on them early and bury them in the first little bit. Longer it stays close, better advantage to the Czechs.

 

[saintflannel]

I have a feeling a lot of goals will be scored in this game. I predict 8-4, USA.

 

[kudymen]

I have a feeling a lot of goals will be scored in this game. I predict 8-4, USA.

I wish we scored 4 against Miller I don't think we will get over 2 however

 

[Bring Back GLR]

OK USA! I'll say 6-2.

 

[saintflannel]

I wish we scored 4 against Miller I don't think we will get over 2 however

Jagr will be in beast mode. Plekanec benifits with the hat-trick.

 

[Ducksgo*]

4 more hours!!! Let's go boys

 

[PredragD]

Assuming the U.S. wins this, would their game on Friday likely be at noon eastern again?

It's been speculated but not confirmed to my knowledge. If Russia makes the semis and the other game is USA-Canada, it is almost certain Russia will be the early game.

 

[aonb]

I predict a big game from JVR. Book it.